syringomyelia

(sə riŋ′gō mī ē′lē ə)

noun

a chronic, progressive disease of the spinal cord, characterized by the formation of cavities filled with liquid within the spinal cord

Origin: ModL < Gr syrinx (see syringe) + myelos, marrow

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noun

A chronic disease of the spinal cord characterized by the presence of fluid-filled cavities and leading to spasticity and sensory disturbances.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin sȳringomyelia

Origin: : Greek sūrinx, sūring-, spinal cavity

Origin: + Greek muelos, marrow (from mūs, mouse, muscle; see mūs- in Indo-European roots)

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